Dongho(Jaden) Kim

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort l Assistant Head Butler

Seoul Incheon Metropolitan Area

About

Dongho(Jaden) brings years of experience in the hospitality industry throughout the U.S. and South Korea with some of the industry’s largest and most respected brands.

Experience

  • INSPIRE Entertainment Resort (Seoul Incheon Metropolitan Area)
    • Assistant Head Butler
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Executive Butler
      Feb 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Manages day-to-day butler services operations verifying that quality and standards exceed the expectations of guests on a daily basis. This includes all pre-arrival activities, Butler Service Desk operations, and Butler staff in order to provide a seamless butler program for guests. • Manages VIP guests. Recognizes repeat and important guests and builds rapport in order to develop personal guest contact, obtains preferences and proactively anticipates guest needs and requirement. • Manages VIP guests’ schedules as appropriate to support potential needs. • Manages the guest experience so that a high level of privacy is afforded and confidentiality is kept on behalf of VIP guests when possible. • Supervises Butler Service Desk and verifies resources provide seamless services during the on-site guest journey.

  • Wolfgang's Steakhouse Hong Kong Limited (Full-time · 1 yr 10 mos)
    • Restaurant Operations Manager
      Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Wolfgang's Steakhouse KR & HK • Created annual and quarterly restaurant strategies with senior management • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas where an employee can improve their performance • Managed budgets and allocating funds to various departments within the organization • Ensured that the organization operates efficiently by monitoring employee performance

    • Assistant Operations Manager
      May 2022 - Dec 2022 · 8 mos

      Wolfgang's Steakhouse KR & HK • Recorded all income and expenses and ensured that cash registers are balanced • Ensured that the restaurant adheres to pertinent health and safety regulations • Scheduled shifts and assigned tables to waitstaff • Resolved customers' questions and grievances in a professional manner

  • Grand Hyatt Jeju (Jeju, South Korea)
    • Corporate Butler
      Jul 2021 - May 2022 · 11 mos

      • Identified and anticipated casino VIP guests' needs to ensure personalized service • Assisted with any arrangements for VIP guests • Provided a detailed orientation of suite room amenities and features to all arriving guests which includes media panel (TV and DVD/radio system), appliances throughout the kitchen and bathroom components

    • F&B Team Leader / Service Coach
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Pre-opening Team • Managed all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards • Worked very closely with Outlet Manager to supervise the team of restaurant outlet, helping them improve their work-related skills and providing support for career development • Improved sales, the quality of service, and promotion of services in compliance with hygiene and standard

  • GAON Korean Restaurant Captain, Michelin 3-star Seoul at Relais & Châteaux
    Feb 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    GAON Korean Restaurant - Member Relais & Châteaux since 2019 - 3 Michelin Starred Restaurant 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 • Supported the overall Food & Beverage operation of the Michelin 3-starred fine dining restaurant, named GAON to maximize guest satisfaction, team member performance, and business results • Worked very closely with General Manager to ensure the development and increase of the property’s Food & Beverage revenue • Ensured a high level of exposure in the local market areas through new Marketing plans, Advertisements & Promotional activities with a database

  • Butler Runner at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    Aug 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • Assisted in maintaining Butler pantries including stocking warehouse orders, stocking refrigerators and shelves to established pars, and polishing china, glass, and silver • Completed department off-property shopping for casino VIP guests • With the direction of the Butler Coordinators, maintained Butler storage areas